sizemoremk
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Thanks for the help.
I have just purchased a Rem 700 ADL Varmint in 308 with the 26" heavy barrel.
I have a Leupold "VX3L 4.5-14 56mm LR" with the 30" tube that has been awaiting a rifle to sit on for a year or so and I can't wait to get it setup and work up some loads!
Their website says I have 90 MOA in adjustment on this scope.
I would like to equip this rifle with bases and rings that would reach 1000 yds. I have yet to have put together a long range rifle as I have never had a place to shoot those kinds of distances, but it looks like I might have the opportunity on a friends property soon.
It appears I would need 35 or so MOA in elevation if I were to zero at 100 yards using a 175gr projectile.
So unless I am way off base here, would the 90 MOA of adjustment negate the need for a 20MOA base and/or the Burris Signature Zee rings with the insert adjustment?
It came with a two piece aluminum rail mount and the scope has a ridiculously high set of rings given its low profile, so I need to get a set of rings anyways.
I was looking at the one piece EGW or weaver (likely requiring bedding of the base to the receiver) both of which are aluminum. For 308 is there a significant reason to go with steel vs an aluminum base? Or should I just keep the stock two piece setup?
As for rings, I imagine a medium set of decent Leupold or burris would suffice?
I was kinda leaning towards the burris with the inserts just in case I end up needing a little offset?
Thoughts?
Thanks guys!
I have just purchased a Rem 700 ADL Varmint in 308 with the 26" heavy barrel.
I have a Leupold "VX3L 4.5-14 56mm LR" with the 30" tube that has been awaiting a rifle to sit on for a year or so and I can't wait to get it setup and work up some loads!
Their website says I have 90 MOA in adjustment on this scope.
I would like to equip this rifle with bases and rings that would reach 1000 yds. I have yet to have put together a long range rifle as I have never had a place to shoot those kinds of distances, but it looks like I might have the opportunity on a friends property soon.
It appears I would need 35 or so MOA in elevation if I were to zero at 100 yards using a 175gr projectile.
So unless I am way off base here, would the 90 MOA of adjustment negate the need for a 20MOA base and/or the Burris Signature Zee rings with the insert adjustment?
It came with a two piece aluminum rail mount and the scope has a ridiculously high set of rings given its low profile, so I need to get a set of rings anyways.
I was looking at the one piece EGW or weaver (likely requiring bedding of the base to the receiver) both of which are aluminum. For 308 is there a significant reason to go with steel vs an aluminum base? Or should I just keep the stock two piece setup?
As for rings, I imagine a medium set of decent Leupold or burris would suffice?
I was kinda leaning towards the burris with the inserts just in case I end up needing a little offset?
Thoughts?
Thanks guys!
